Two Truths, One Lie

By MDC | July 1, 2024
From Xplor: July/August 2024
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Which fascinating fact is actually a fib?

  1. River otters are fabulously furry. Each square inch of an otter’s body is covered with over 300,000 hairs.
  2. To catch fish and other aquatic creatures, a river otter can stay underwater for up to 10 minutes.
  3. When angry or afraid, a river otter can let loose a hair-raising scream that can be heard over a mile away.

Answer: 2

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